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About Somerville Arts NJ

Somerville Arts NJ (formerly Arts on Division) is a charitable organization dedicated to building community through the arts and arts education. Promoting the advancement, development and support of the visual, musical, physical and literary arts with the belief this will positively contribute to the quality of life for all residents and contribute to economic and community development in the Borough of Somerville, New Jersey and its surrounding areas.

Somerville Arts NJ is a registered (501)C3 non-profit corporation.

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Help Make Somerville A more Vibrant Place to Live

Your donation directly fuels the projects that make Somerville a more vibrant, creative place to live. Public murals that brighten our streets, art markets that showcase local talent, and community events that have become part of the town’s cultural heartbeat. Past initiatives featured in our News & Press section show what’s possible when neighbors invest in the arts: new murals along the Greenway, thriving art markets, Jazz Festival and collaborations that elevate local artists. Your support strengthens arts advocacy and enriches the daily life of every Somerville resident and visitor.

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2021 Excellence in the Arts Award certificate from Somerset County awarded to Arts on Division, acknowledging artistic achievements and community impact.Clear glass award engraved with 'Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission 2021 Excellence in the Arts Award Arts on Division Outstanding Contributions to the Arts in Somerset County.'

2021 Arts in the Community Award

The Somerset County Cultural and Heritage Commission awarded Arts on Division (now Somerville Arts NJ) with an Excellence in the Arts award for Arts in the Community.

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We're More than just art

Somerville Arts NJ is also responsible for the Central Jersey Jazz Festival and the Tour of Somerville bike race.

Meet Our Board

Executive Committee

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Susan Antin
Chairperson
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Ellen Nardoni
Treasurer
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Rich Reitman
Secretary
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Rick St. Pierre
Trustee
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Patrick Scaglione
Trustee
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Michelle Kassick
Trustee
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Tracy Coon
Trustee